Der Maibaum - The Maypole By: Darlene Fuchs The Easter celebration goes back to the earliest days of the Christian church. But the date of this festival has been controversial from the very beginning. Even the origin of the name of the most important celebration in the Christian calendar is unclear. The origins of the German Easter traditions are not certain but some say they can be traced back to payments in kind by peasants to their lords; others say it goes back to the pagan worship of the maiden- goddess of fertility, “Eastee,” or “Eastre,” “Eostre,” or “Ostara” and the coming of spring. It is not by accident that Easter features such symbols of fertility as the egg and the rabbit, a.k.a. the Easter bunny (der Osterhase). The Germanic celebration customs of Easter (Ostern) is very much like that in most of the Christian world. Parents give their children Easter eggs, colored and boiled eggs, Easter bunnies and other sweets. The children today still hunt for eggs as they did in the 1500s. An inseparable part of the holiday is the Easter meal with an Easter cake in the shape of a lamb enjoyed after the Lenten fast. The art of decorating hollowed-out eggs (ausgeblasene Eier) for Easter is an Austrian and German tradition. The eggs used for cooking Easter meals are not broken but are emptied by blowing the contents into a bowl through pinholes at either end of the egg. The hollow eggs are then beautifully decorated and hung from shrubs and trees during Easter week. Another unique custom associated with Easter in Germany is the “Easter fire.” For the fire Christmas trees are collected and burned, clearing away the last signs of the winter as everyone prepares for spring. “Easter Markets” all over Germany are a wonderful way to rediscover traditions and rituals and to prepare for the Easter holidays. Local craftsmen display their decorated eggs and there are often other traditional Easter goodies on sale, including baskets and bunnies. Germany is regarded as the birthplace of modern day Easter icons such as the Easter bunny and Easter tree. German kids were told of an “Easter hare” (der Osterhase) that hid eggs and chocolates for children to find on Easter Sunday. German immigrants to America, particularly Pennsylvania, brought the tradition with them and spread it to a wider public. The Easter celebration (das Osterfest) takes on both religious and secular forms. The Christian religious celebration is the most important day in the church calendar, reflecting Christianity’s very beginnings in the Resurrection of Jesus. In the western church, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox (die Tagundnachtgleiche). (Eastern Orthodox Easter follows the same formula, but with the Julian calendar, so the date can fall one, four, or five weeks later.) Because this “movable feast” depends on phases of the moon (Mondphasen, Mondwechsel), Easter can be observed between March 22 and April 25. In 2009 Easter Sunday (Ostersonntag) falls on April 12. By: Darlene Fuchs May is the month most sung about by poets and song-writers. It is a time for people to shed the cold of winter as they rejoice in the warmth of spring. There are many traditions celebrating the arrival of spring that continue in Germany today. One such interactive event is that of the Maibaum (May tree or pole). A Maypole is a tall wooden pole made from a tree trunk (pine or birch), with colorful ribbons, flowers, carved figures, and various other decorations adorning it, depending on the location. In Germany the name Maibaum reflects the custom of placing a small pine tree atop the Maypole, which is usually set up in a town’s public square or village green. The Maypole and the dance around it, is a major symbol of spring’s reawakening of fruitfulness. May was known as the “Wonnemond,” the month of lovers where a young man’s fancy would turn to love. Over time the Maibaum (May Tree) lost its original meaning, that of celebrating a wedding. In the old days, young unmarried men of the village would organize and sponsor parties, dances and celebrations, to get the unmarried maidens of the village into the spirit of May. If then a wedding would take place, a tree decorated with colorful streamers and ribbons would be placed in front of the bride’s house. The traditional Maypole dance starts with long ribbons attached high up on the pole. Each dancer holds the end of a ribbon. The circle of dancers begins far out from the pole, so the ribbons are kept fairly taut. There should be an even number of dancers, facing alternatively clockwise and counterclockwise. All dancers move in the direction they are facing, passing right shoulders with the next, See MAY on PAGE 10
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By: Darlene Fuchs
The Easter celebration goes back to the earliest
days of the Christian church. But the date of this
festival has been controversial from the very
beginning. Even the origin of the name of the most
important celebration in the Christian calendar is
unclear. The origins of the German Easter traditions
are not certain but some say they can be traced back
to payments in kind by peasants to their lords; others
say it goes back to the pagan worship of the maiden-
goddess of fertility, “Eastee,” or “Eastre,” “Eostre,”
or “Ostara” and the coming of spring. It is not by
accident that Easter features such symbols of fertility
as the egg and the rabbit, a.k.a. the Easter bunny (der
Osterhase).
The Germanic celebration customs of Easter
(Ostern) is very much like that in most of the
Christian world. Parents give their children Easter
eggs, colored and boiled eggs, Easter bunnies and
other sweets. The children today still hunt for eggs
as they did in the 1500s. An inseparable part of the
holiday is the Easter meal with an Easter cake in the
shape of a lamb enjoyed after the Lenten fast.
The art of decorating hollowed-out eggs
(ausgeblasene Eier) for Easter is an Austrian and
German tradition. The eggs used for cooking Easter
meals are not broken but are emptied by blowing
the contents into a bowl through pinholes at either
end of the egg. The hollow eggs are then beautifully
decorated and hung from shrubs and trees during
Easter week.
Another unique custom associated with Easter in
Germany is the “Easter fire.” For the fire Christmas
trees are collected and burned, clearing away the last
signs of the winter as everyone prepares for spring.
“Easter Markets” all over Germany are a
wonderful way to rediscover traditions and rituals and
to prepare for the Easter holidays. Local craftsmen
display their decorated eggs and there are often other
traditional Easter goodies on sale, including baskets
and bunnies.
Germany is regarded as the birthplace of modern
day Easter icons such as the Easter bunny and Easter
tree. German kids were told of an “Easter hare” (der
Osterhase) that hid eggs and chocolates for children
to find on Easter Sunday. German immigrants to
America, particularly Pennsylvania, brought the
tradition with them and spread it to a wider public.
The Easter celebration (das Osterfest) takes on
both religious and secular forms. The Christian
religious celebration is the most important day in
the church calendar, reflecting Christianity’s very
beginnings in the Resurrection of Jesus. In the
western church, Easter is celebrated on the first
Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal
and grandmother, who died in 2008, has an enduring
story.
Her remarkable words live...when she expressed
the statement: “Isn’t there enough charity to appreci-
ate the suffering of other people in Germany during
WW II?” Author of 12 books and many articles, I
am convinced that she is a kind of Rosa Parks in both
her courage, vision, and declared statements. Fur-
thermore, the work of Dr. Barnouw, was carved out
of passages with childhood memories of the bomb-
ing of Dresden, expulsion, and various other precari-
ous paths of survival.
The work of Professor Barnouw is a living legacy
of learning about guilt and suffering. For those who
have taught history and traveled this world, and even
for those who have not, but have identified with suf-
fering in wars, combatant and non-
combatant, vanquished and victori-
ous, and survival guilt, Barnouw’s
work should to be reflected upon.
Dr. Marianne Bouvier, origi-
nally recommended Dr. Barnouw’s
life and work worthy of reflection;
I most enthusiastically agree, and
want to express appreciation to col-
league, Dr. Neary, for surfacing this
woman who faced daunting chal-
lenges throughout her life of seventy
two years. Some fresh insights are
in Dr. Dagmar Barnouw story and in
reading some of the tidbits a hunger
to know more develops.
“The War in the Empty Air: Victims, Perpetra-
tors, and Postwar Germans” by: Dagmar Bar-
nouw (2005) - Publisher Comments:
60 after the end of World War II, its impact on Ger-
man civilians remains a subject that is still difficult
to broach in public discourse. The
war experiences of ordinary Ger-
mans have been little studied, as if
the memories of the defeated were
not deserving of preservation. In
Germany, the subject sparks intense
debates about the official national
memory that the defeated were col-
lectively guilty. Dagmar Barnouw
seeks a place where the memories
of the horrors of persecution and the
horrors of war together might create
a more complete historical remem-
brance for postwar generations.
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June: Branson Blast, 4 days, 5 Live Shows
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By: Darlene Fuchs
Kate Winslet accepted the lead actress oscar for
her performance as a former German concentration
camp guard in “The Reader” (Der Vorleser).
Originally published in Switzerland, and graceful-
ly translated into English by Carol Brown Janeway,
The Reader is a brief tale about sex, love, reading,
and shame in postwar
Germany. Michael Berg
is 15 when he begins a
long, obsessive affair
with Hanna, a stranger
twice his age. The two
are quickly drawn into a
passionate but secretive
affair. Despite their in-
tense bond, Hanna mys-
teriously disappears one
day and Michael is left
confused and heartbro-
ken. Eight years later,
while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi
war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in
his life - this time as a defendant in the courtroom.
As Hanna’s past of unspeakable crimes is revealed,
Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both
of their lives. THE READER is a story about truth
and reconciliation, about how one generation comes
to terms with the crimes of another.
Spielzeugland, the winning Short
Film by Jochen Alexander Freydank, is
a film set during the Nazi era during the
winter of 1942 in a small German town.
Marianne’s son Heinrich entertains
a close friendship with David, the son
of the Silbersteins, whose deportation
is imminent. Heinrich asks his mother
about why his neighbors (all Jews) are
disappearing. What can Marianne tell
her son? For his sake in order to protect
him she tries to make him believe that
the neighbors are going on a journey to Toyland.
Unfortunately, it sounds like such a nice place that
the bot hopes to go there, too, and the film begins
with him sneaking off with a shipment of Jews to
the concentration camps because he wants to visit
this magical place. Much of the film consists of
the mother trying to find the boy and eventually
the SS officers help her to try to locate the boy.
This all ends in a marvelous twist.
German Stories Win Two Academy Awards
14 German-American Journal April / May 2009
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERSBeiermeister, Patricia
Beiermeister, William
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Geib, Frederick W.
Grimm, Kristin E.
Hartman, Richard Otto
Henderlong, Anthony Joseph
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16 Chicago-West May Dance and 50th
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20 Erie Student Awards Night (German Heritage
Contest), Reception to follow
30 Benton Harbor “Fred Meijer’s Garden,”
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WalpurgisnachtBy: Darlene Fuchs
There’s a penetrating chill in the wind. The bright
moon rises behind the shivering, nearly naked trees.
A profound sense of foreboding permeates the dark-
ness. This is a night, after all, when witches ride their
broomsticks through the sky, and the natural world
is forced to confront the powers of the supernatural.
No, it isn’t October 31 and this is not Halloween. It’s
April 30 and it’s Walpurgisnacht (Walpurgis Night).
Walpurgisnacht is similar to Halloween in that it
has to do with supernatural spirits. It is a traditional
religious holiday, and like Halloween, Walpurgis-
nacht it has its roots in ancient pagan customs, su-
perstitions and festivals.
At this time of year, the Vikings participated in a
ritual that they hoped would hasten the arrival of
Spring weather and ensure fertility for their crops
and livestock. They would light huge bonfires in
hopes of scaring away evil spirits. Still today, in
large parts of central and northern Europe, witches
are supposed to gather on the occasion. The bon-
fires seen in today’s celebration still reflect those
pagan origins and the human desire to drive away
the winter cold and welcome spring.
Celebrated mainly in Sweden, Finnland, Esto-
nia, Latvia, and Germany, Walpurgisnacht gets it’s
name from Saint Walburga (or Walpurga), a wom-
an born in what is now England in 710. Die Heil-
ige Walpurga traveled to Germany and became a
nun at the convent of Heidenheim in Württemberg.
Following her death in 778 (or 779), she was made
a saint, with May 1 as her saint day. Due to her
holy day falling on this day, her name became as-
sociated with the celebrations. Early Christianity
had a policy of ‘Christianising’ pagan festivals so it
is perhaps no accident that St. Walpurga’s day was
set to May 1st.
It was believed that on Walpurgis Night witches
met with the devil in certain places, especially the
Harz Mountains in Germany. There the Brocken, the
highest peak in the Harz Mountains, is considered
the focal point of Walpurgisnacht. Also known as the
Blocksberg, the 1142-meter peak is often shrouded
in mist and clouds, lending it a mysterious atmo-
sphere that has contributed to its legendary status
as the home of Hexen (witches) and Teufel (devils).
“To the Brocken the witches ride...” (“Die Hexen zu
dem Brocken ziehn...”). In Bavaria Walpurgisnacht
is known as Freinacht(Free night) also resembling
Halloween, complete with youthful pranks.
In it’s Christian version, the former pagan festival
in May became Walpurgis, a time to drive out evil
spirits, usually with loud noises, before being ban-
ished by the dawn of this saint’s special day. Though
St. Walburga originally had no connection with this
festival, her name became associated with witchcraft
and country superstitions because of the date. It is
possible that the protection of crops ascribed to her,
represented by three ears of corn in her paintings,
may have been transferred to her from Mother Earth
and the connection to this pagan holiday.
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It is with sadness that the Milwaukee chapter of DANK announces the passing of two of its
members.
Konrad Hauptvogel came to America and worked for Usinger Sausage Company in Milwaukee.
He moved to Florida upon retirement in 1990. He recently celebrated his 40th anniversary of
membership in DANK. He is survived by relatives both in Florida and southeastern Wisconsin.
The funeral was held in Florida and a memorial service will be held in Wisconsin at a later
date.
Artur Hirt, a Milwaukee chapter board member for many years, passed away in mid January.
He is survived by Hedwig, his wife of 57 years and children Ingrid (John) Braun, Helga (Don)
Wohlfeil, Bernd, Andree (Dynell) and Gary (Regina). Brother-in-Law of Trudy (Don) Dietzel. As
a board member, he advised the board on many issues. His quiet manner and low key approach
to problems will be sorely missed.
The board and members of the Milwaukee chapter wish to extend their deepest sympathy to both
family and friends.
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What Happened To The
60 Million Germans?
By: Anna Marie Fuhrig
In travels in this country one is
left wondering! Could they possibly
be camouflaging their identity? They
probably do that at work but at night
Germans continue to prefer socializing
in the way they know, with friends and
good music, probably also over a good
beer or bottle of wine. Lest we new
Americans loose our identity and pos-
sibly the opportunity to practice our
end-of-work customs, we need to let
our preferences be known publically.
The occasion where we can do so na-
tionwide is when we get the long form
for the US Census of 2010.
From one ten year Census to the
next, it seems to become more inter-
esting for Ethnic Americans
to watch whether they
kept their previous
proportion of the
US population.
It seems that
some groups
actually lob-
by the par-
ticular office
in the Depart-
ment of com-
merce which
runs the US Cen-
sus. This office has
recently attracted at-
tention when Sen. Judd
Gregg (R-N.H.) cited the Census as a
reason for withdrawing as Commerce
secretary nominee.
That kind of politics does not
slow down the planning for 2010
though, and the Office has al-
ready submitted the planned ques-
tions for approval. If you visit web
site: www.census.gov/2010census/
pdf/2010ACSnotebook.pdf you can
review all 47 or more questions that ev-
ery household, which receives the long
form, needs to fill out for all members
of the residential unit. You will also
find justification of each question and,
since the office adapts the long form
every time, a note on changes since the
previous Census.
On the upcoming Census, Ameri-
cans who get this long form will find
it again difficult to proclaim their Ger-
man heritage (or origin or ancestry, as
the Census calls it).
Since 2000, this question has looked
like this:
12. What is the person’s ancestry or
ethnic origin?
(For example: Italian, Jamaican, Af-
rican Am., Cambodian, Cape Verdean,
Norwegian, Dominican, French Ca-
nadian, Haitian, Korean, Lebanese,
Polish, Nigerian, Mexican, Taiwanese,
Ukrainian, and so on.)
The Census Office has justified this
question to politicians like this:
Ancestry identifies the ethnic ori-
gins of the population. Federal agen-
cies regard this information as es-
sential for fulfilling many important
needs. Ancestry is required to enforce
provisions under the Civil Rights Act,
which prohibits discrimination based
upon race, sex, religion, and national
origin. More generally, these data are
needed to measure the social and eco-
nomic characteristics of ethnic groups
and to tailor services to accommodate
cultural differences.”
Before, in 1990—when Ronald
Reagan was in charge—then question
8 asked for the head of household’s
country of birth and there is a blank
field under the question. Question 13
asked for the person’s ethnic origin
and gave German as the first
of several examples. It is
unclear what prompt-
ed the changes for
the 2000 Cen-
sus, but the list
of examples
for question 8
was reduced
from 21 to 16.
Dropped from
the 1990 list
were German,
Croatian, Ecua-
doran, Cajun, Irish,
Thai, and Slovak. You
can see more details on the
change at web site: www.census.gov/
population/www/cen2000/90vs00/
index.html . Added for 2000 were
Cambodian and Nigerian. Remember-
ing how much help some people need
with filling out the Census forms cor-
rectly, it is conceivable that some eth-
nic groups were shorted in the 2000
count which could explain part of the
drop for Germans from close to 60 to
43 million.
In the service of the truth, Ger-
man-Americans should remind each
other to fill out what is now question
12 by writing in “German,” regard-
less of what they see in the brackets
underneath. By working diligently on
this, they serve those of us who also
share this heritage and help all of us
to proclaim our heritage; after all most
Germans have served this country
well. Better yet, they should enlist as
census assistants; the announcements
for training location are beginning to
appear in the media Who knows, by
going into the regional details of web
sites where the Census records these
“Germans,” they may even be able to
target some of them as potential new
members. Some German-American
organizations are now spreading the
word and encouraging their members
and friends to help. They may even be
able to get politicians pay more atten-
tion to them. Let’s pull together and do
it right this time!
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